Finding Support in Unexpected PlacesSometimes, support comes from places we least expect—whether it's a casual acquaintance, an online community, or a new hobby that brings you peace. Have you found support in an unexpected...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingMental Health
Ducks In A RowIs it possible to thoroughly think through the do's and must's in gathering your personal business with cancer? Some of us need a minute even when blood cancer wasn't in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceWork & EmploymentCoping
DO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on medication for it. When i tell people ...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia
Is there a good that helped you with your blood cancer diagnosis?I have read several books that have provided motivation during the last 17 years since my initial blood cancer diagnosis. Which ones have helped you?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & AdviceAwareness
FeaturedChemo Prep Tips What are your burning questions or best practices to share about prepping for chemotherapy?...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingSide EffectsTreatment
Sensible ChoicesHave you found yourself making many life choices outside of your condition, that make you struggle with should you or shouldn't you? Did you have a cocktail here and there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Block or CopeA diagnosis is some serious business and a lot to get through in processing. How do or have you processed it all and everything that is entailed? Have you blocked...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDiagnosis
Combatting Outside OpinionsHow do you deal with unsolicited opinions when it comes to your health, and not through noted resources (doctors)? Does it hinder your opinion to overshare how you're really doing?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Bone Marrow Transplant For those who went through a bone marrow transplant what did you find the hardest going through transplant?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionCoping
Treatment Side Effects What have been some interesting side effects you' ve experienced with blood cancer during active treatment? I would say my callouts would be the hand and leg spasms and neuropathy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSide EffectsSymptoms